Song Machine, Season One

by Gorillaz

Song Machine, Season One cover art

Conceived as an episodic web series, 'Song Machine, Season One' moves away from a traditional album format, presenting a collection of stylistically distinct tracks built around a high-profile roster of collaborators. The album’s sound is deliberately eclectic, encompassing the post-punk of 'Strange Timez' featuring Robert Smith and the piano balladry of 'The Pink Phantom' with Elton John and 6lack, with production handled by a varied team including James Ford and Prince Paul. Damon Albarn's songwriting and vocal performances serve as the consistent anchor throughout the project's blend of alternative rock, hip-hop, and electronic music, unifying its spontaneous and collaborative creation process.

Genres

  • Synthpop
  • Art Pop

Tracklist

  1. Strange Timez (feat. Robert Smith)
  2. The Valley of The Pagans (feat. Beck)
  3. The Lost Chord (feat. Leee John)
  4. Pac-Man (feat. ScHoolboy Q)
  5. Chalk Tablet Towers (feat. St Vincent)
  6. The Pink Phantom (feat. Elton John and 6LACK)
  7. Aries (feat. Peter Hook and Georgia)
  8. Friday 13th (feat. Octavian)
  9. Dead Butterflies (feat. Kano and Roxani Arias)
  10. Désolé (feat. Fatoumata Diawara) - Extended Version
  11. Momentary Bliss (feat. slowthai and Slaves)
  12. Opium (feat. EARTHGANG)
  13. Simplicity (feat. Joan As Police Woman)
  14. Severed Head (feat. Goldlink and Unknown Mortal Orchestra)
  15. With Love To An Ex (feat. Moonchild Sanelly)
  16. MLS (feat. JPEGMAFIA and CHAI)
  17. How Far? (feat. Tony Allen and Skepta)